Denon DJ
Denon DJ Prime 4+
$2199
Released 2023-06
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Denon DJ Prime 4+ vs Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is cheaper at $349.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Hercules DJ
Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500
$349.99Cheaper
Released 2020-07
Which is better: the Denon DJ Prime 4+ or Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is the cheaper at $349.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Denon DJ Prime 4+ | Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2199 | $349.99 |
| Brand | Denon DJ | Hercules DJ |
| Released | 2023-06 | 2020-07 |
| Channels | 4 | 2 |
| Jog wheel size (in) | 6 in | 5.5 in |
| Pads per deck | 16 | 8 |
| Standalone | Yes | No |
| Built in soundcard | Yes | Yes |
| Audio outputs | 2x XLR master, 2x XLR booth, 2x XLR zone, 1x RCA master (L/R), 1/4" and 3.5 mm headphones | 2x 1/4" master (L/R), 2x RCA master (L/R), 1x 1/8" headphones, 1x 1/4" headphones |
| Software bundle | Engine DJ (built-in OS); Serato DJ Pro (controller mode, separate license) | Serato DJ Lite, DJUCED |
| Deck control | 4 decks | 2 decks |
| Release | 2023-06 | 2020-07 |
Sources — Denon DJ Prime 4+: denondj.com (verified 2026-06-20). Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500: hercules.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Denon DJ Prime 4+ and Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Channels: Denon DJ Prime 4+ 4 vs Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 2
- Jog wheel size (in): Denon DJ Prime 4+ 6 in vs Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 5.5 in
- Pads per deck: Denon DJ Prime 4+ 16 vs Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 8
- Standalone: Denon DJ Prime 4+ true vs Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 false
- Audio outputs: Denon DJ Prime 4+ 2x XLR master, 2x XLR booth, 2x XLR zone, 1x RCA master (L/R), 1/4" and 3.5 mm headphones vs Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 2x 1/4" master (L/R), 2x RCA master (L/R), 1x 1/8" headphones, 1x 1/4" headphones
- Software bundle: Denon DJ Prime 4+ Engine DJ (built-in OS); Serato DJ Pro (controller mode, separate license) vs Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 Serato DJ Lite, DJUCED
- Deck control: Denon DJ Prime 4+ 4 decks vs Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 2 decks